unearth
Example Sentences
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Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Miners were using picks, shovels and bare hands to unearth rocks rich with metal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Actors are always trying to research and unearth and unpack to get to that state, but we could walk on set and already have that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
The challenge now is for the academy to unearth and nurture several more like him in the years to come following a period of huge change behind the scenes.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
They can unearth a piece of hot dog buried at the bottom of a neighbor’s trash can.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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Vocabulary lists containing unearth
Holes
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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